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Juniper on the Peaks: A Foot High Forest 

Juniper on the Peaks: A Foot High Forest 

Discover the gnarled woodlands on the wildest peaks in Wales, as Robbie Blackhall-Miles reveals the secrets of Eryri’s miniature but magical Juniper forests.

How to Grow a Wildflower Meadow
Wildflower meadow landscape with a variety of species near Cardiff, Wales

How to Grow a Wildflower Meadow

Whether it’s your back garden, local park, community field or lawn, wildflower meadows are amazing spaces with so much to offer.

The Wildlife in our Meadows
Duke of Burgundy butterfly on cowslip.

The Wildlife in our Meadows

From bumblebees to birds and moths to mammals - meadows are micro-cities of wildlife. Here's what to spot in your wildflower meadow.

Why the Wild Leek is a Symbol of Wales

Why the Wild Leek is a Symbol of Wales

The Wild Leek has been a symbol of Wales for so long that its stories date back to St David himself.

Finding Hazel Gloves Fungus: Why Recording Matters

Finding Hazel Gloves Fungus: Why Recording Matters

Hazel Gloves Fungus is a priority species on the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, learn more about this rainforest fungi this Reverse the Red month.

We’re Speaking up for Wild Plants, will you Join us?
A group of protestors holding a banner which reads 'A world rich in plants and fungi'

We’re Speaking up for Wild Plants, will you Join us?

What are we doing to speak up for our wild plants during the nature crisis, and how can you join us on our mission to protect nature?

Botanical Nature Diary: January

Botanical Nature Diary: January

Here are some ideas of how you can get outside and enjoy wild plants and fungi in January - from your garden to our remotest reserves.

Lichens: A Beginner in a City
Rob Hodgson with lichen characters

Lichens: A Beginner in a City

Living in Bristol, Rob Hodgson went on his own lichen journey, showing how anyone can go lichen hunting from anywhere.

COP28: Success for Farming, Food and Biodiversity
Inside COP28

COP28: Success for Farming, Food and Biodiversity

As COP28 draws to a close, it's not just about fossil fuels. We will keep showing that wild plants and fungi need to be central to the climate solution.